Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve

Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location of Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve in Mexico
LocationChiapas, Mexico
Coordinates16°33′23″N 90°48′12″W / 16.55639°N 90.80333°W / 16.55639; -90.80333
Area618.74 km2 (238.90 sq mi)
Designationbiosphere reserve
Designated1992
Governing bodyNational Commission of Natural Protected Areas

Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area in southeastern Mexico. It is located in the Lacandon Forest of eastern Chiapas state, where it protects 618.74 km2 of lowland rain forest. Lacan-Tun reserve was established by the Mexican government in 1992.

Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve borders Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve on the southwest, and is bounded by the Lacantun River on the southeast.

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